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R192 UOJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,124 mi
Last recorded81,124 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 UOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,124 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2012 81,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,783 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 73,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,236 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 65,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,794 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 56,697 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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R192 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R192 UOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R192 UOJ registered?

R192 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R192 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R192 UOJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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